Regarding Luxury Magazine

16/09/2024

Fewer of us want to travel through airports, or hop on a plane, these days. That’s for sure. Road trip USA is in – hop in the luxury car for a long drive, get out of town, and see where the wind pushes you. If the plan is to drive south of the U.S.-Canada border, Chautauqua County is an idyllic summer community destination, with its beautiful natural spaces, as a wonderful backdrop, making it a true one-stop vacation experience.

We’ve taken the liberty of planning a seven-day itinerary of summer vacation experiences, which years from now you’ll look back on as something that was unique and special.

https://regardingluxury.com/road-trip-usa-seven-days-through-chautauqua-ny/

08/09/2024

A look inside gift bags at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival.
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In the glitzy world of film festivals, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) stands out not just for its cinematic showcases but also for its opulent gift bags, traditionally filled with luxury items from high-end fashion to products to pamper.
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At the annual Bask-It-Style event held at the Fairmont Royal York showcased the exciting and valuable TIFF Celebrity Gift Bags presented by GLO_Comm Glo Communications, 2024 TIFF takes a refreshing turn toward wellbeing! TIFF 2024 has officially aligned itself with a global shift towards health, wellbeing, and mental health awareness. Here’s what makes this year’s celebrity gift bags uniquely special.

07/09/2024

In the glitzy world of film festivals, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) stands out not just for its cinematic showcases but also for its opulent gift bags, traditionally filled with luxury items from high-end fashion to products to pamper.

At the annual Bask-It-Style event held at the Fairmont Royal York showcased the exciting and valuable TIFF Celebrity Gift Bags presented by GLO_Comm Glo Communications, 2024 TIFF takes a refreshing turn toward wellbeing! TIFF 2024 has officially aligned itself with a global shift towards health, wellbeing, and mental health awareness. Here’s what makes this year’s celebrity gift bags uniquely special.

https://regardingluxury.com/inside-the-2024-tiff-celebrity-bags/ Theresa Longo

21/08/2024

Summer vacation means beach time, and we’re not talking about a trip to Florida, or a Caribbean island. Canada is home to many world class beaches. We focus a lot on road trips, since according to studies this is an increasingly popular way people are vacationing now. If you’re heading east this summer, into Canada’s Maritime region, there’s no shortages for the traveller seeking a soul-soothing beach vacation.
The Chaleur Region, a collection of coastal towns located in New Brunswick’s northeast, situated on one of UNESCO’s Beautiful Bays in the World, is one of the popular destinations to unwind and soak in the sun. There’s no better menu of beaches and rivers to plop yourself down by, perhaps taking a break from a long road trip somewhere.
Open up a beverage and take in the scenery. The stress reduction benefits are instantaneous. Sunlight boosts serotonin levels, so you’ll feel your mood improving. Being close to nature and away from the hustle of urban life brings a sense of peace, and helps you re-connect with yourself. There’s nothing like the calming sounds of the waves.

21/08/2024

Summer vacation means beach time, and we’re not talking about a trip to Florida, or a Caribbean island. Canada is home to many world class beaches. We focus a lot on road trips, since according to studies this is an increasingly popular way people are vacationing now. If you’re heading east this summer, into Canada’s Maritime region, there’s no shortages for the traveller seeking a soul-soothing beach vacation.

The Chaleur Region, a collection of coastal towns located in New Brunswick’s northeast, situated on one of UNESCO’s Beautiful Bays in the World, is one of the popular destinations to unwind and soak in the sun. There’s no better menu of beaches and rivers to plop yourself down by, perhaps taking a break from a long road trip somewhere.

Open up a beverage and take in the scenery. The stress reduction benefits are instantaneous. Sunlight boosts serotonin levels, so you’ll feel your mood improving. Being close to nature and away from the hustle of urban life brings a sense of peace, and helps you re-connect with yourself. There’s nothing like the calming sounds of the waves.

https://regardingluxury.com/beach-vacation-canada-chaleur-region/

21/08/2024

Luxury sports cars like the 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster Style Edition are all about looks and fun, a slam dunk summertime driving experience, especially with the roof off during a warm evening. Obviously you aren’t at 911-level speeds, but it gave off enough pep, that’s for sure – base turbo 4-cylinder, 300 horsepower, 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds, a top track speed (summer tires) of 275 km/h, crisp handling, nicely balanced chassis.
Then there is charisma factor, if that means anything to you. Not since the bright blue BMW two-door M6 sports demon eight years ago on a drive to New York City have we had this many stares when testing out a luxury sports cars. Necks creened, strangers made comments.
What a blast driving it though.

21/08/2024

Luxury sports cars like the 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster Style Edition are all about looks and fun, a slam dunk summertime driving experience, especially with the roof off during a warm evening. Obviously you aren’t at 911-level speeds, but it gave off enough pep, that’s for sure – base turbo 4-cylinder, 300 horsepower, 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds, a top track speed (summer tires) of 275 km/h, crisp handling, nicely balanced chassis.

Then there is charisma factor, if that means anything to you. Not since the bright blue BMW two-door M6 sports demon eight years ago on a drive to New York City have we had this many stares when testing out a luxury sports cars. Necks creened, strangers made comments.

https://regardingluxury.com/review-2024-porsche-718-boxster-edition/

17/08/2024

The new Bugatti Tourbillon is governed by speed which aerodynamics dictate its streamlined proportions. Of course, this car is ‘shaped by speed’ and being engineered to run above 400km/h. It all starts with the engine as that runs the show here.
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Bugatti customers wanted combustion engined cars and that is what we have received with an all-new 8.3-liter naturally aspirated V16 engine, developed with the help of Cosworth, while it is combined with a front e-Axle with two electric motors and one electric motor mounted at the rear axle. It is a complicated powertrain but amazingly it weighs less than the Chiron too despite being a hybrid.
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17/08/2024

17/08/2024

Every now and then Bugatti brings something which takes our collective breath away. This time, it has applied the same technique as we see on Swiss watches hence, the name Bugatti Tourbillon. This term belongs to an intricate mechanism that remains exposed on watches while that exact ethos has been drenched onto this car.

Not many would be built as only 250 of these mechanical wonders would be there prowling about but Bugatti has always been about exclusivity. The Tourbillon is also not an updated Chiron or even following what the Veyron did. Instead it takes a new path with electrification along with a gigantic new engine. There is no W16 as you get a V16 which is naturally aspirated while packing in a plethora of electric motors plus engineering witchcraft.

https://regardingluxury.com/review-hybrid-bugatti-tourbillon/

07/08/2024

Just a stone’s throw due south from Kingston, Ontario, over Lake Ontario, is Oswego County in New York, ideal for a picturesque summer-time road trip. Hop in the Porsche Cayenne, head east from Toronto along the lake, then due south at the U.S. border near Kingston, on Interstate 81 into Oswego. Only this summer, bring your golf clubs, because the county is blessed with several idyllic public courses that tap into the natural beauty of the region.
Oswego County is comprised of two cities, 10 villages and 22 towns, across 968 square miles of land, situated between Lake Ontario, the Tug Hill Plateau (think dense forests, deep gorges, flowing rivers), and Oneida Lake (the largest lake located wholly within New York State, also known as the “Walleye Capital” of the state; check out this shot).
People go there because of a bounty of natural beauty, and year-round outdoor recreational activities – boating, biking, hiking, camping. People into fishing visit the famous Salmon River to haul in a catch of the day – trophy salmon, trout or steelhead. Charter fishing is a good way to try it, if you are new to the sport. There’s plenty of variety for charters here. The white sandy beaches are breathtaking, especially for taking in sunsets.
There’s a rich historical legacy to the region, and year-round family festivals that tap into that. The county boasts a rich history with sites like Fort Ontario State Historic Site and the Safe Haven Museum, which tells the story of Jewish refugees during World War II. The H. Lee White Maritime Museum offers insights into the region’s maritime heritage.
But golf is another big attraction for people who travel to the region. Oswego County features several well-maintained, scenic golf courses, with beautiful views of the countryside, lakes, and rivers, There’s plenty of course variety, catering to all players of different skill levels and preferences.
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07/08/2024

Just a stone’s throw due south from Kingston, Ontario, over Lake Ontario, is Oswego County in New York, ideal for a picturesque summer-time road trip. Hop in the Porsche Cayenne, head east from Toronto along the lake, then due south at the U.S. border near Kingston, on Interstate 81 into Oswego. Only this summer, bring your golf clubs, because the county is blessed with several idyllic public courses that tap into the natural beauty of the region.

Oswego County is comprised of two cities, 10 villages and 22 towns, across 968 square miles of land, situated between Lake Ontario, the Tug Hill Plateau (think dense forests, deep gorges, flowing rivers), and Oneida Lake (the largest lake located wholly within New York State, also known as the “Walleye Capital” of the state; check out this shot).

People go there because of a bounty of natural beauty, and year-round outdoor recreational activities – boating, biking, hiking, camping. People into fishing visit the famous Salmon River to haul in a catch of the day – trophy salmon, trout or steelhead. Charter fishing is a good way to try it, if you are new to the sport. There’s plenty of variety for charters here. The white sandy beaches are breathtaking, especially for taking in sunsets.

https://regardingluxury.com/road-trip-oswego-county-public-golf-courses/

31/07/2024

We talk a lot about road trips here. This article details global Google Search data showing the most popular road trip across the world – with the legendary Route 66 leading the pack, followed by California’s Pacific Coast Highway. Up to now, our focus has been on a luxury vehicle road trip.
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What’s the end game, though? You’re not driving aimlessly, there is a destination in mind, isn’t there? Many of us during the summer want to drive to a place where health and wellness is the focus, like summer hiking. Being healthy and whole is a luxury onto itself.
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So this time out, we’re going to focus on a summer hiking destination that recently made National Geographic’s 25 amazing journeys list for 2022 – the Sentier Nepisiguit Mi’gmaq Trail in New Brunswick.
Hiking, of course, brings immense health and wellness benefits. It boosts your cardiovascular health, getting the heart pumping. It strengthens muscles, and is a great way to burn calories and lose weight. Getting active like this can improve flexibility and range of motion.
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Then there are the mental health benefits – a reduction of stress that comes from detaching from the hustle of everyday big city, urban life, the improvement to your mood that comes from the physical activity, fresh air, the increase in endorphins, your body’s natural feel-good chemicals.
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31/07/2024

We talk a lot about road trips here. This article details global Google Search data showing the most popular road trip across the world – with the legendary Route 66 leading the pack, followed by California’s Pacific Coast Highway. Up to now, our focus has been on a luxury vehicle road trip.

What’s the end game, though? You’re not driving aimlessly, there is a destination in mind, isn’t there? Many of us during the summer want to drive to a place where health and wellness is the focus, like summer hiking. Being healthy and whole is a luxury onto itself.

So this time out, we’re going to focus on a summer hiking destination that recently made National Geographic’s 25 amazing journeys list for 2022 – the Sentier Nepisiguit Mi’gmaq Trail in New Brunswick.

Hiking, of course, brings immense health and wellness benefits. It boosts your cardiovascular health, getting the heart pumping. It strengthens muscles, and is a great way to burn calories and lose weight. Getting active like this can improve flexibility and range of motion.

Then there are the mental health benefits – a reduction of stress that comes from detaching from the hustle of everyday big city, urban life, the improvement to your mood that comes from the physical activity, fresh air, the increase in endorphins, your body’s natural feel-good chemicals.

https://regardingluxury.com/the-health-benefits-of-summer-hiking/

Tourisme Chaleur Tourism

30/07/2024

A seismic shift is currently brewing in the hypercar industry and that is fuelled by a customer preference for more analogue cars. With a constant influx of technology focused cars, hypercars have taken a step back to keep a check on the automotive hamster wheel.

Hence, the modern day hypercar is no longer about electrification or outright power but analogue trinkets which change the driving experience. In this article, we look at the newest analogue hypercars that have brought a new lease of life in this power obsessed genre.

https://regardingluxury.com/why-are-analogue-hypercars-back-in-vogue/

30/07/2024

A seismic shift is currently brewing in the hypercar industry and that is fuelled by a customer preference for more analogue cars. With a constant influx of technology focused cars, hypercars have taken a step back to keep a check on the automotive hamster wheel.
Hence, the modern day hypercar is no longer about electrification or outright power but analogue trinkets which change the driving experience. In this article, we look at the newest analogue hypercars that have brought a new lease of life in this power obsessed genre.
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27/07/2024

Taking a road trip out to Canada's east coast? One suggestion is to check out Edmundston, in New Brunswick, an entry point to the region. Here are five things to do while visiting there: https://regardingluxury.com/summer-time-driving-tip-east-to-edmundston/ Évènements Edmundston Events

17/07/2024

More and more people are going for forest therapy or nature walks and nature connection guidance tours, for a mixture of meditation, mindfulness, an inner state of relaxation and whole-being restoration, bringing them into a deep connection and present moment relationship with nature. That’s what brings us to Noble County, in the northeast corner of Indiana.
People travel far and wide to come here just for that – the opportunity to escape big cities and turn off technology so one can better reconnect with oneself, families, friends, nature, taking a moment to experience something that allows one to connect with whom they are. We all need to step outside the hyper-connectivity and hustle and bustle of daily life these days.
Why do people come to Noble County? Parks, trails, 117 lakes – it’s a place to come to disconnect and unwind, step back and breathe, ideal for deep pondering moments. Noble County boasts unique attractions such as one of the only perfumeries in the U.S., a state historic site, the only windmill museum located east of the Mississippi River, and an animal sanctuary.
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17/07/2024

More and more people are going for forest therapy or nature walks and nature connection guidance tours, for a mixture of meditation, mindfulness, an inner state of relaxation and whole-being restoration, bringing them into a deep connection and present moment relationship with nature. That’s what brings us to Noble County, in the northeast corner of Indiana.

People travel far and wide to come here just for that – the opportunity to escape big cities and turn off technology so one can better reconnect with oneself, families, friends, nature, taking a moment to experience something that allows one to connect with whom they are. We all need to step outside the hyper-connectivity and hustle and bustle of daily life these days.

Why do people come to Noble County? Parks, trails, 117 lakes – it’s a place to come to disconnect and unwind, step back and breathe, ideal for deep pondering moments. Noble County boasts unique attractions such as one of the only perfumeries in the U.S., a state historic site, the only windmill museum located east of the Mississippi River, and an animal sanctuary.

https://regardingluxury.com/noble-county-healing-power-of-nature-walks/

11/07/2024

The Lamborghini Urus has been a game-changer and has given this Italian luxury brand a volumes push that no exotic two-door would have. We might remember the Revuelto as the flagship but the Urus cashes the cheques with its huge success worldwide.
We have also loved the Performante version for being so close to the raw and feral nature of what a Lamborghini should be like but now they have again upped the ante further. The Urus SE is not just a new variant but a sign of things to come along with solace to the Lamborghini purist that their brand DNA is not going away anytime soon.
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11/07/2024

The Lamborghini Urus has been a game-changer and has given this Italian luxury brand a volumes push that no exotic two-door would have. We might remember the Revuelto as the flagship but the Urus cashes the cheques with its huge success worldwide.

We have also loved the Performante version for being so close to the raw and feral nature of what a Lamborghini should be like but now they have again upped the ante further. The Urus SE is not just a new variant but a sign of things to come along with solace to the Lamborghini purist that their brand DNA is not going away anytime soon.

https://regardingluxury.com/review-lamborghini-urus-se-hybrid/

10/07/2024

Endurance is a good thing for seekers of the “perfect suit”. Finding the elegant look can be done with German fashion designer, entrepreneur and 46-year-old founder Philipp Patrick Hannes Plein as he dazzled my fashion menswear hounds on the catwalk at the Four Seasons Hotel recently with the latest Spring Summer 2025 collection, aiming to turn men into a “Billionaire”.
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10/07/2024

Endurance is a good thing for seekers of the “perfect suit”. Finding the elegant look can be done with German fashion designer, entrepreneur and 46-year-old founder Philipp Patrick Hannes Plein as he dazzled my fashion menswear hounds on the catwalk at the Four Seasons Hotel recently with the latest Spring Summer 2025 collection, aiming to turn men into a “Billionaire”.

https://regardingluxury.com/spring-summer-2025-menswear-look-of-a-billionaire/

08/07/2024

New York City has such a pull with travellers from around the globe not only because of the obvious – its museums, art galleries, sports teams, film festivals, its diverse array of five-star restaurants, nightlife, hotels, shopping – but also an underlying energy and lifeblood that pulsates through its five boroughs – Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.
But what more and more people are finding out is there is a quaint, charming vacationland just 90 minutes northwest along Hwy 6, then Hwy 17 out of Manhattan. Sullivan Catskills, which became prominent in the 1960s when the town of Bethel there hosted 500,000 people for the Woodstock Music and Arts Fair. Sullivan Catskills is another world entirely, with its fresh air, water, cool summer breezes – a true slice of Americana that offers the traveller a real respite from the noise and hectic hustle of New York City.
These are two distinct worlds, and that’s the treasure of Sullivan Catskills, just waiting to be uncovered. Here the traveller can go to New York City and have that experience, go see the Statue of Liberty, go up the Empire State Building, but then go relax in the quaint little communities in Sullivan Catskills to balance it all out. There’s so much more to see and do here, outdoors activities that you’re not going to find in the city.
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08/07/2024

New York City has such a pull with travellers from around the globe not only because of the obvious – its museums, art galleries, sports teams, film festivals, its diverse array of five-star restaurants, nightlife, hotels, shopping – but also an underlying energy and lifeblood that pulsates through its five boroughs – Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.

But what more and more people are finding out is there is a quaint, charming vacationland just 90 minutes northwest along Hwy 6, then Hwy 17 out of Manhattan. Sullivan Catskills, which became prominent in the 1960s when the town of Bethel there hosted 500,000 people for the Woodstock Music and Arts Fair. Sullivan Catskills is another world entirely, with its fresh air, water, cool summer breezes – a true slice of Americana that offers the traveller a real respite from the noise and hectic hustle of New York City.

These are two distinct worlds, and that’s the treasure of Sullivan Catskills, just waiting to be uncovered. Here the traveller can go to New York City and have that experience, go see the Statue of Liberty, go up the Empire State Building, but then go relax in the quaint little communities in Sullivan Catskills to balance it all out. There’s so much more to see and do here, outdoors activities that you’re not going to find in the city.

https://regardingluxury.com/sullivan-catskills-new-york-state-respite-spot/

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05/07/2024

For many years, Aston Martin was owned by different people and groups who added their ideas and resources. Even though there were times when it struggled with finances or ownership changes, Aston Martin’s core identity as a luxury car brand dedicated to performance and classic design endured. Currently, the company is recognized internationally for its high-quality vehicles. It symbolizes British automobile superiority worldwide, with a solid global presence attracting devoted enthusiasts, too. Pic: DBS 770 Ultimate.

05/07/2024

Latest article on Aston Martin, with video and pics, here: https://regardingluxury.com/aston-martin-founders-history/

02/07/2024

Ontario, as we have detailed in the past, is rich in golf courses, for players of all levels. Michigan, right next door, is a masterpiece for golf enthusiasts. And Flint & Genesee is a must go-to there. Story and recommendations via link in bio.
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02/07/2024

Road trip: Michigan is ranked among the top states in the U.S. for a golf trip, with over 850 public courses across the state, ranked second in the country for golf course quality (behind California) according to Golf Digest.
Flint & Genesee County is a must-stop, with over 20 public and private courses, for every age, budget and skill level. Just stunning views from all the tees - wetlands, prairies, surrounding lakes, rock-lined streams. Canadians are heading there not just for the golf, but for a weekend respite, since there are so many cool things to do while you are there.
https://regardingluxury.com/golf-vacation-flint-and-genesee-michigan/ Flint & Genesee Chamber

26/06/2024

When people plan a holiday, typically it’s around a beach vacation somewhere, maybe a shopping trip to a world capital like New York or London, or a luxury cruise ship excursion, island hopping somewhere south. What if there was a place where you can still unplug and unwind, but experience an overall enrichment of mind, body and spirit? Take Chautauqua Institution, for example, a not-for-profit, 750-acre community, located southwest of Buffalo, around a three-hour drive from Toronto, which blends music, dance, theatre, visual arts, opera, interfaith, a platform of distinguished lecturers, and recreational activities like golf, sailing, pickleball, boating, fishing and tennis.
And this is the year to go – Chautauqua Institution, being held June 22 to Aug. 25, is celebrating its 150th anniversary. People come here year after year for intellectual and spiritual growth. It’s not just a vacation – it’s an experience. That’s what people who come here will tell you. Chautauqua Institution also just so happens to be nestled on Chautauqua Lake, along with the beauty of its National Historic Landmark architecture.
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Chautauqua Institution is a true learning vacation, where people can take multiple paths, bringing purpose to leisure time. Guests customize their programs, it’s multi-disciplinary, and inter-generational, around the four programming platforms (arts, education, recreation, religion). There are over 100 classes people can sign up for. Programs delve into the important social, political, and religious issues of our time. It’s a celebration of the arts (Chautauqua Institution has their own symphony orchestra, theatre and opera companies). More than 100,000 attend scheduled public events.
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